Driver (Jerusalem ID Holder)

Driver (Jerusalem ID Holder)

Education for Development Division

West Bank Gaza – Basic Education Activity (BEA)

Position Location: Ramallah, Palestine             

Background:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 25 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike. 

Project Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Driver for the USAID-funded West Bank and Gaza (WBG) Basic Education Activity, which will strengthen education services for Palestinian children of KG 1 through Grade 6 that enable them to thrive and reach their full developmental potential. Under the Basic Education Activity, USAID seeks to work with the private sector, non-formal, non-governmental, community-based, UN, and civil society partners to strengthen early childhood and primary educational opportunities through high-quality early childhood education services and supplemental support structures to strengthen foundational pre-primary and primary education for children in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Specific areas of focus anticipated include strengthening foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning (SEL)/soft skills, building teacher and student resilience capabilities and assets, and strengthening pathways between non-formal to formal education.

Position Summary:

The Driver will provide transportation support to project staff. The Driver maintains project vehicles and logs of vehicle use, cleans, and follows up on vehicle services timeframe for the well-being of the vehicles in conformity with Creative’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Reporting & Supervision:

The Driver will report to the Senior Safety and Security Officer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Driving, maintaining, and servicing the project vehicles in keeping with the highest safety standards.
• Ensuring proper long-term and day-to-day maintenance of all vehicles, including checking oil and other fluids, battery, brakes, tires, and other critical equipment.
• Completing all required paperwork for inspection and maintenance of the vehicle(s), including fuel logs, service/maintenance logs/records, passenger waivers, and daily vehicle inspections.
• Performing pick-ups, deliveries, repairs, and making purchases of office supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Greeting and directing visitors.
• Arranging for the collection and delivery of mail or documents, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by superiors within the driver’s capacity.

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Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A high school diploma is required.
• Good knowledge of the West Bank and Jerusalem areas (cities and villages)
• At least 2 Years of prior experience as a driver is required.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Computer literacy and basic skills and qualifications in motor mechanics are added advantages.
• Proven punctuality ability to work as part of a team and excellent references are a must.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Display cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] The deadline for receiving the applications is: 04 March 2024

Only finalists will be contacted.  No phone calls, please.

Creative Associates International Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.